Schauf v. Schauf

Michael D. Schauf (Mike) and his wife JoAnn M. Schauf appeal the district court’s order adopting the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the “special” master, who determined the nature and extent of an implied partnership relation with Mike’s parents, Roman and Leona Schauf, following a jury determination that such a partnership relation existed. Mike and JoAnn argue that (i) tire court and the master failed to give due credit to the juiy determination and allowed relitigation of issues that were inherent in the special jury verdict; (ii) they were entitled to a jury trial on some of…